posted on July 7, 2005 03:09:57 AM
LONDON — Multiple explosions shook London on Thursday morning, as a series of blasts were reported on the city's trains and buses. As many as three explosions were said to have occured on buses, and several more were reported in the train system. There were said to be multiple casualties.
An explosion destroyed a double-decker bus near Russell Square not long after several blasts were reported on London subways, police said. A witness said the entire top deck of the bus was destroyed.
"I was on the bus in front and heard an incredible bang, I turned round and half the double decker bus was in the air," Belinda Seabrook told Press Association, the British news agency.
She said the bus was packed with people.
"It was a massive explosion and there were papers and half a bus flying through the air," she said.
Officials shut down the entire underground network after the explosions. Initial reports blamed a power surge, but officials were not ruling out an intentional attack.
The attacks came a day after London was awarded the 2012 Olympics and as the G-8 summit was getting underway in Scotland.
One witness, Darren Hall, said some passengers emerging from an evacuated subway station and that some passengers had soot and blood on their faces. He told BBC TV that he was evacuated along with others near the major King's Cross station and only afterward heard a blast.
British police reported that there were still no confirmed deaths, but that serious injuries were reported.
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posted on July 7, 2005 03:31:47 AM
There are now 5 reported seperate explosions in different areas of downtown, an uncomfirmed report of a 6th in their financial district and a 7th unexploded device found.
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- Ann Coulter
[ edited by fenix03 on Jul 7, 2005 03:33 AM ]
posted on July 7, 2005 08:06:23 AM
This is very sad and unfortunate. So, how many neocons pigs like Linda will say, "well at least its not on American soil."
posted on July 7, 2005 08:07:35 AM
Do you think it was because they got the Olympic Games and some group is trying to put the city in ruins so they can't build what they need. I sure hope not.
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posted on July 7, 2005 08:25:26 AM
I don't think the Olympics had anything to do with it. I would guess it was more about the G8 Summit if even that. Blair has already bailed on the summit to get back to London.
The timing of this and the Olympics I think is completely coincidental because nobody suspected London was really a serious contender until it was announced that they won yesterday.
What really ticks me off is the arrogance of Blair and Bush over protecting their citizens. Neither have been straight with the people. If this happens here, I would be happy to lead the march to Washington to drag Bush, Cheney and the rest of the Administration into the streets so they can bravely "face the nation". It sickens me that they are irresponsible and could care less about anything other than their money and their power. Both countries have had plenty of time and resources to make the necessary preparations to properly protect people against attacks like this, and neither have bothered.
[ edited by rustygumbo on Jul 7, 2005 08:40 AM ]
posted on July 7, 2005 08:41:18 AM
Why didn't they think they were a serious contendor? New York had been ruled out, but they tried sending Hillary but to no avail. Everyone knew, at least the smart ones, that New York wouldn't get it when they were told no. London was one of the 3 cities so I guess you would say they were a serious contendor.
Whoever did it will evidentually come forward as they want the glory in doing it.
How horrible for London and how do you know what they have done for the protection of their citizens?
Now have we had any problems since 9/ll? Why not? So you don't think we are protected? I think people need to read about Homeland Security and see really what happens especially in the cities througout the US and the network that they have to protect us. Every major city has a Homeland Security. I was reading about the one in Minneapolis and St. Paul and the information that they get and recieve to other cities.
We get no more information than what they provide, and they don't provide everything.
posted on July 7, 2005 08:42:37 AM
I don't know just who rusty thinks he's fooling.....but he didn't need this latest terrorist attack to wish/dream of doing just what he stated.
He's just using this as ANOTHER way of venting his hatred and blindness of what this administration and most the DEMOCRATS in our Congress KNOW we're up against.
Maybe he's actually financially supports these terrorists. who knows.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 09:19:48 AM
Thursday, July 7, 2005 9:11 a.m. EDT
Al-Qaida Tells Islam to 'Rejoice' Over Bombings
A group calling itself "The Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe" posted a claim of responsibility for Thursday's blasts in London, saying they were in retaliation for Britain's involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The authenticity of the message could not be immediately confirmed.
The statement, which also threatened attacks in Italy and Denmark, was published on a Web site popular with Islamic militants, according to Elaph, a secular Arabic-language news Web site, and Der Spiegel magazine in Berlin, which published the text on their Web sites.
"Rejoice, Islamic nation. Rejoice, Arab world. The time has come for vengeance against the Zionist crusader government of Britain in response to the massacres Britain committed in Iraq and Afghanistan," said the statement, translated by The Associated Press in Cairo. The AP was unable to access the Web site where it was posted, which was closed quickly after the reports.
The group al-Qaida in Europe claimed responsibility for the last major terror attack in Europe: a string of bombs that hit commuter trains in Madrid, Spain in March 2004, killing 191 people. Two days after that attack, a video was found in a trash can outside a Madrid mosque with a statement purported to be from the group's spokesman, called by the nickname "Abu Dujan al Afghani."
In the new statement, the group said "the heroic mujahedeen carried out a blessed attack in London, and now Britain is burning with fear and terror, from north to south, east to west."
"We warned the British government and the British people repeatedly. We have carried out our promise and carried out a military attack in Britain after great efforts by the heroic mujahedeen over a long period to ensure its success."
"We continue to warn the governments of Denmark and Italy and all crusader governments that they will receive the same punishment if they do not withdraw their troops from Iraq and Afghanistan," the statement went on.
It was signed "The Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe."
[copied and pasted from CNS News - taken from the AP]
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"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 09:28:29 AM
Libra - Rusty is one of those people that will not feel that the governments have done anything until they carpet bomb the Arab Pennisula.
Linda - I think three different groups have now claimed responsibility. Why bold the words of a madman?
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posted on July 7, 2005 09:49:03 AMLibra - Rusty is one of those people that will not feel that the governments have done anything until they carpet bomb the Arab Pennisula.
And Libra, I disagree with fenix's statement above. I see him just the opposite....he's one, imo, that thinks WE'RE at fault and should withdraw our troops and have peace talks with this murderers.
Linda - Why bold the words of a madman?
I didn't bold rusty's post.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 09:52:01 AM
Of course YOU would, helen. But his statement and calling me a pig wouldn't in your mind.
rusty - posted on July 7, 2005 08:06:23 AM
This is very sad and unfortunate. So, how many neocons pigs like Linda will say, "well at least its not on American soil."
I know....your ability to see things fairly is sorely lacking and has been for years. No new news there.
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"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
[ edited by Linda_K on Jul 7, 2005 09:55 AM ]
If you think that accusing another poster of financing terrorists is fair then it's YOU who needs serious correction, Linda. Accusing another poster of financing terrorism is not equavalent to being called a pig, Good grief!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 10:07:55 AM
LOl....continue on with your more than BIASED opinion, helen. It never surprises me.
We have no way of knowing whether or not anyone supports the terrorists...and I did use the word 'maybe' he does. We can only go on the posts others make. And imo, rusty would rather blame this administration for fighting terrorism than put the blame where it belongs. On the terrorists who are actually murdering innocent victims.
Just like I've accused you of being anti-American...because I believe you support our enemies in your posts. That's MY opinion and I'm free to give it just as you allow others to do.
But I find it hysterical that you defend rusty calling me a pig...
oh so typical of you helen....your lack of character based on nothing more than which political side of the aisle a poster falls on.
You're so obvious.....and it's pretty pathetic, imo.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 10:16:53 AM
Well...these same actions did give the terrorists positive results....Spain did buckle under and withdraw their troops from Iraq. When something works...why would anyone expect them to change their MO. No reason to.
So now we have to wait and see if either the UK or the other countries will withdraw out of fear.....like so many here want US to do.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 10:27:46 AM
But I find it hysterical that you defend rusty calling me a pig...
Pigs are better than you...they are merely greedy animals.
I would just add to that description after seeing the effort that you make to slander that you are one slanderous b'tch. And because your allegations are lies, you are the only person that I know who deserves to be suspended from this board.
posted on July 7, 2005 10:32:14 AM
::And Libra, I disagree with fenix's statement above. I see him just the opposite....he's one, imo, that thinks WE'RE at fault and should withdraw our troops and have peace talks with this murderers.::
You may disagree but if I remember correctly Rusty has previously endorsed turning the penninsula into "a sheet of glass". I may be wrong but I very clearly remember that quote could have sworn it was Rusty's.
( My appologies in advance if I have that wrong Rusty.)
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No, I'm saying -- I'm merely -- I'm saying what I'm saying. I don't know why I'm always having people say, are you trying to say -- you know what you can do if you want to know what I'm saying is listen to what I'm saying. What I'm saying is what I said ...
- Ann Coulter
[ edited by fenix03 on Jul 7, 2005 10:36 AM ]
posted on July 7, 2005 10:33:53 AM
mingotree - News flash....I don't care what you or anyone else thinks.....I've taken enough from the left here. And if they can give it....like rusty does ALL THE TIME....then they're going to get it back in spades.
This isn't the first time rusty has called me names...it's his MO...and then what he implies about me is untrue. But you and helen seem to have missed that.
So...mingetree WHEN someone starts speaking FOR you...then you do what you wish to do...handle it how you want to. In this case I question rusty's loyality to our country....and it's MY right to do so whether YOU or helen or anyone else approves. Especially when the left does it and it's accepted as their right to say what they wish. Imo that words BOTH ways.
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dbl - Well, fenix says now more than one group is trying to take credit for the bombings....I've only read/heard about this one group that I posted from the AP article. I'm sure as time goes by, we'll be hearing more and more and they'll pin down the culprit(s) soon.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 10:34:56 AM
"Maybe he's actually financially supports these terrorists. who knows." Why should she get suspended for saying these words because
Well he was saved when he swore at me.
Evidently it is on the internet show said they were responsible but I haven't looked as it really doesn't matter it happened.
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posted on July 7, 2005 10:40:12 AM
fenix - I personally don't think so....not from what I've read of his posts here. I think you may be confusing him with reamond....unless you think he is reamond.
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then helen goes about breaking the community guidelines that she's 'oh so upset with me for doing'. ..
helenjw - posted on July 7, 2005 10:27:46 AM
But I find it hysterical that you defend rusty calling me a pig...
Pigs are better than you...they are merely greedy animals.
I would just add to that description after seeing the effort that you make to slander that you are one slanderous b'tch. And because your allegations are lies, you are the only person that I know who deserves to be suspended from this board.
And you're also a hypocrite too, helen. It's okay for the left to break the rules, which I don't believe I did anyway, but it's different if they even THINK a rightie is doing so.
"Whenever the nation is under attack, from within or without, liberals side with the enemy. This is their essence." --Ann Coulter
And why the American Voters chose to RE-elect President Bush to four more years. YES!!!
posted on July 7, 2005 10:52:42 AM You may disagree but if I remember correctly Rusty has previously endorsed turning the penninsula into "a sheet of glass". I may be wrong but I very clearly remember that quote could have sworn it was Rusty's.
Rusty's only mention of glass was when he said, "Taser is not the answer to handling a child, whether they are 6 years old and holding a piece of glass or if they are 12 and are truant and drunk."
posted on July 7, 2005 11:14:59 AM
mingoblingo, how do you read 'upset' in her posts? Upset is an emotion you might need to be around someone in person to determine, dont ya think?
If she puts smiley's or doesnt put them, you are trying to read into the emotions of her words and you have no idea in reality.
posted on July 7, 2005 11:21:40 AM
dblfugger9 it's Mingotree and with the nasty response LindK gave Rusty just because he called her a silly name that's where I determined she was upset, it was a serious over reaction.
